Watford threw away three points at Everton after surrendering a two-goal lead thanks to sloppy defending, uncertain goalkeeping and a late penalty.

Richarlison's goal 33 seconds after half-time handed them the lead and Christian Kabasele's header shortly after the hour-mark put the Hornets in control.

However, a mix-up between Jose Holebas and Orestis Karnezis - who had come on for Heurelho Gomes just minutes before - saw Oumar Niasse bundle the ball home and Dominic Calvert-Lewin headed the Toffees level.

With the clock ticking down, Holebas slipped in the area to bring down Aaron Lennon and, as unlucky as the Greek was, Graham Scott was correct to point to the spot. Leighton Baines stepped up and made no mistake.

But that was not the end of the drama either, as Jordan Pickford's foul on Richarlison, in the tenth minute of injury-time, handed Watford the chance to equalise from the spot.

Tom Cleverley, on his return to Goodison Park, dragged the spot-kick wide and Watford left empty-handed.

It will be a source of great frustration for Marco Silva, who were the better side for much of the opening 65 minutes, and another goal conceded from a set-piece will only add to that.

Here's how we rated the players at Goodison Park.

Heurelho Gomes

Alert to keep out Baines' first-half effort and a Gylfi Sigurdsson shot shortly after Richarlison's goal. But that was the end of his game, as he groggily made his way off. 8

Kiko Femenia

Such an outlet on the right and constantly found himself in space to deliver. The majority of Everton's attacks came down the Watford left, which was testament to his display. 6.5

Christian Kabasele

Gave away some needless free-kicks, looked comfortable defending crosses and long balls, less so when the ball was on the floor. Strong header for the goal. 6

Miguel Britos

Lapse of concentration to let Niasse get the better of him and has Gomes to thank that his mistake did not result in Everton equalising. Not his most confident display. 5

Jose Holebas

Good delivery for Kabasele's goal, but caught flat-footed for Everton's first goal and was as much at fault as Karnezis. Hard to blame him for the penalty - he just slipped at the worst possible moment. 4

Abdoulaye Doucoure

Grew into the game after a sloppy start and often started off the Hornets' best moves. Once Everton scored, he struggled to get any sort of control in the middle though. 5.5

Tom Cleverley

Busy on his return to Goodison Park, although he was not always careful in possession. Nightmare end to the game, failing to hit the target with a 100th minute penalty. 5

Andre Carrillo

Quiet first-half before a marauding run at the end and was barely involved after the break, apart from in the build-up to Richarlison's goal. 5

Will Hughes

A promising start for Hughes, who was less involved as the game went on, but unsurprising given his lack of football. Used the ball sensibly and often found team-mates in good positions others hadn't seen. Stronger than you think, too. 7

Richarlison

Missed a glorious chance in the first-half, before making amends 33 seconds after the restart and firing home. Won the penalty at the death, although potentially should have shot before hand. 6.5

Andre Gray

Lovely ball to Richarlison for the goal on a mixed-afternoon. Showed his strength and ability at times, but too often his touch let him down or he wasn't on the same wavelength as his team-mates. 6

Subs

Orestis Karnezis

A nightmare start for Karnezis, making an error of judgement and giving Everton a lifeline shortly after Kabasele's goal. Could he have come out for the second goal too? Harsh on a player making his debut, but as a back-up keeper you have to be ready.. 3